Pruning saw



atto: s l e111 m5/AH 5. MLM/16E Jul-y '1, 1930. J. s. TALMAGE PRUNING sw Filed April 23, 1928 Patented duly 1, 1930 JOSIAH'S. TALMAGE, OF PINECASTLE, vFLORIDA Y* BRUN ING SAW Application filed ApriI 23,

This invention relates to improvements in saws, and moreparticularly to an implement known as a pruning saw.

AAn important object of the invention is to provide a saw of the above character which can be readily employed for trimming branches or the like from trees.

A further object of the invention is to provide a pruning saw which is formed so as lo to readily permit severance of limbs positioned substantially high in trees. j

A still further object of the invention is to provide a saw of the above mentioned character which may be employed for pruning objects out Aof the normal reach of the operator.

Other objects and advantages of this invention will be apparent duringthe course of the following description.

In the accompanying drawing forming a part of this specificationand in which like numerals are employed to designate corresponding parts throughout the same:

Figure 1 is a side elevation of the device embodying my invention,

Figure 2 is an enlarged sectional view taken on the line 2-2 of Figure 1,

Figure 8 is an enlarged detail'view illustrating the manner of connecting the saw blade, f

Figure t is atransverse sectional view taken on the line 4 4; of Figure 3, and

Figure 5 is a longitudinal sectional view taken on the line 5-5 of Figure 1.

ln the drawing, wherein for the purpose of illustration is shown the preferred embodiment of my invention, the numeral 6 generally indicates ythe blade of my improved saw K substantially conveXo-concave in lconlguration vand provided on the inner edge with teeth 7. lt is desirable that the saw blade 6 be of tapered formation substantially wider at the rear or connecting end, than at the front or outer free end, so as to permit secure engagement with a connecting sleeve 8. rlhis sleeve 8 is provided with a pair of oppositely disposed longitudinally slots 8 extending substantially one-half'the length thereof for the reception of the saw blade. As clearly shown in Figure 3 the rear end of the saw provision of a connector sleeve 13 mounted on the lower reduced portion of the section 11 192s. seriarm. massif j blade is provided withA a recess 9 to permit a close iitting connection. 'The saw blade 6 andconnecting sleeve 8 are securely fastened by meansof transversely extending bolts 10 extending through suitable openings formed in the sleeveand saw and secured by suitable nuts. The bottom wall of the recess 9 contacts with the end walls of thevslots 8', and the end walls of the recess Contact with thel upperean'd lower' sides of the sleeve 8. The "60 engagement thus established between the saw blade 6y and the sleeve v8, together with the filler blocks 10a arranged within the sleeve at opposite sides of the saw blade and secured in placeby the bolts 10, produces a substantial connection between the saw blade and sleeveand prevents undue strain on the bolts when the saw blade is'in use. j The opposite extension of the sleeve 8 engages the reduced extremity of a handle section ll'comprising-the upper handle section and secured to the sleeve 8 by suitabley bolts'or screws for operation of the'saw blade. The opposite extremity of the section is reduced for the reception of a fitting to be hereinafter' more fully described. A lower handle member or extension 12 is engageable with the upper section to permitconvenient operation of the implement when used for trimming objects `disposed high above the ground. 80

In o rderto removably connect the handle sections 11 and 12 suitable connecting means are provided. This islaccomplished by the and connected thereto by a suitable screw or bolt. This section is preferably fitted liush l with the body of the upper section and is prof vided with an angular slot 14: connecting with the lower edge thereof.' A companion sleeve 15, provided with a reduced upper extension 16, is suitably fitted on the upper endv of the lower handle section 12 by a bolt or in anyk suitable manner. Carried by the companion sleeve' 15 and projecting radially from the side thereof is a connecting pin 17 being of` f suitable diameter to freely engage the angular slot 1A and lock the connecting sleeve in position. f

From the foregoing construction it is readily seen that the upper and lower handle sections may be readily disconnected to permit convenient transportation of the device. In use, the handle sections are operatively con- 5 nected by means of telescoping the connector sleeve and rotating the lower handle section to properly secure the guide pin 17 within the transverse extension of the slot 14:. In this manner the sections provide a continuous handle rod of practically rigid construction for expedient use of the saw blade. The blade is'positioned adjacent the limb it is desired to sever and the rod composed of the handle sections moved vertically in an up and down 15 motion. The serrated or toothed edge will then saw the limb in a clean and even manner.

It is obvious that this construction provides a device which may be readily operated for sawing tree limbs without great eiort. When necessary additional sections suitably provid7 ed with end connections may be secured intermediate the upper section 11 and the handle section l2 enabling the operator to reach the higher branches of the tree.V

It is to be understood that the form of my invention herewith shown and described is to be taken as the preferred example of the same and that various changes as to the shape, size and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of the invention, or the scope of the subjoined claim. n Y Y Having thus described my invention, I claim: s

A pruning saw comprising a handle, a sleeve secured to and extending beyond the front endet the handle, the extended portion of the sleeve being provided with diametrically opposed and longitudinally extending slots, a saw blade having its rear end portion arranged within the extended portion of the sleeve and extending radially beyond the sleeve through said slots, the rear end of the saw blade being provided with a recess having its inner walls contacting with the rear end walls of the slots and having its end walls contacting with the upper and lower sides of the sleeve for producing yoverlying portions engaging the outer sides of the sleeves and 5o assisting in holding the blade against swinging movement with respect to the handle, filler blocks arranged within the extended portion of the sleeve at opposite sides ofthe saw blades and snugly engaging the sides of said bla-de, and a retaining element passing through the extended portion of the sleeve,

filler blocks and saw blade.

In testimony whereof I aix my signature.

JOSIAI-I S. TAI-IMAGE. 

